"Rumors have been floating around for a while now that SpaceX, Elon Musk's space company, and Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind Claude, could make their market debuts in the summer and by the end of 2026, respectively. And now, a report says that OpenAI-Anthropic's main competitor, and the owner of ChatGPT-could go public before the end of the year, too. Here's what you need to know about OpenAI's rumored IPO plans."
"OpenAI may go public in 2026 A report from the Wall Street Journal yesterday has investors buzzing: ChatGPT owner OpenAI is reportedly considering an initial public offering before the year closes. According to the report, OpenAI is in "informal talks" with banks on Wall Street about a "potential" IPO. The artificial intelligence company is also reportedly staffing up in preparation for an IPO."
OpenAI is reportedly considering an initial public offering before the end of 2026 and has entered informal talks with Wall Street banks about a potential IPO. The company has been staffing up in preparation for a public offering, including hiring a chief accounting officer and a business finance officer who will oversee investor relations. Hiring and organizational changes typically precede public listings and suggest prioritization of financial governance and investor communication. Rumors also place potential 2026 market debuts for SpaceX and Anthropic. Public confirmation from OpenAI has not been provided.
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